One Story At A Time #2
This week’s Pen Your Past™ prompt — a gentle way to write what matters, one prompt at a time.👉 Need help getting started? Download the Pen Your Past Starter Kit This…
📝 One Story At A Time #1
This week’s Pen Your Past™ prompt — a gentle way to write what matters, one prompt at a time.👉 Need help getting started? Download the Pen Your Past Starter Kit This…
Posted inLegacy & Storytelling Life After 45
What If Looking Back Could Help You Move Forward?
A gentle reflection practice for midlife women ready to reconnect with themselves Have you ever looked back at an old version of yourself and thought,“I didn’t realize how much I was…
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Preserve What Matters: Introducing the Pen Your Past™ First Stories Collection
Have you ever wished you knew more about your grandmother’s life? Or wanted to pass down stories that your kids or grandkids will treasure forever?If so, you’re not alone—and you’re exactly…
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12 Inspirational Quotes About Independence, Empty Nesting, and Life After 45
When I became a mother at 17, I made a choice—one that shaped my life in ways I never imagined. Instead of following the traditional path of marriage, I prioritized raising…
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How I Bought My First Home as a Single Mom—Even with a Lower Offer
In 2016, I was finally ready to buy a house. After years of hard work, juggling two full-time roles at my job while also going to school full-time online, I had…
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5 Essential Habits for Women Over 40 to Stay Healthy, Happy & Energized
By the time we hit 40, life changes—our bodies feel different, our priorities shift, and let’s be real, energy isn’t what it used to be. I’ve spent a lot of time…
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Two Things Changed My Life in 2024—And They Actually Go Together
In June 2024, I turned 49 years old and was already the “Mimi” to an adorable little boy that my son and his wife created. I had my son when I…
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The Basement Cats Almost Burned My House Down!
Just another day of working from home...because it's never boring! Yes, I have basement cats and main-level cats—which sounds weird, I know. You might be picturing me as an old cat…
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How to Stop Feeling Lost in the Empty Nest: 5 Ways to Rediscover Yourself
The last box was packed, the hugs were given, and suddenly, the house is quieter than it’s ever been. If you’re anything like me, you thought you’d be fine—after all, we…